Air conditioning keeps you cool and comfortable in your home during the hot summer. Let’s look at a few myths about this warm weather system.
Myth: Driving Down the Temperature on the Thermostat Cools Your Home Faster
When it’s hot, you want to cool down fast. Setting your home’s thermometer to icy temps might be tempting, but it won’t cool your home any faster.
Your air conditioning will cool to the temperature set on your thermostat, but it won’t get there any quicker if you set it to refrigerator status.
Myth: You Should Turn Your AC Completely Off When You Aren’t Home
We all want to save money and energy, but turning your AC off will require a lot of extra energy for the system to ramp back up when needed.
A better decision is to take advantage of smart thermostats that can help to minimize your energy usage while making your home reach your desired temperatures only when you are home.
Myth: You Should Close Vents in Unused Rooms to Save Energy Costs
Your home’s air conditioning system pushes cooled air throughout your home’s ductwork.
Closing vents in unused rooms can disrupt the balance of the system and cause pressure within the system and inefficiency.
Myth: Air Conditioning Can Lead to Illness
A well-maintained air conditioning system can provide enhanced indoor air quality.
Mold and dirty air filters can impact indoor air quality, which is why you should service your system regularly.
Myth: The Bigger the AC Unit, the Better its Performance
An AC unit that is too big for the home will cycle on and off more frequently than one sized correctly for the space. That constant on-and-off cycle can cause your system to burn out and use more electricity than one that is sized appropriately.
Similarly, if your AC unit is undersized, it will waste a lot of money and energy trying to keep up with cooling demands.
Myth: A Fan Will Keep the Room Cool
While fans help a person in a room feel cooler by moving air around the room, it doesn’t affect the air temperature.
Ceiling fans can help a room feel cooler by running them counterclockwise to help push cool air down from the ceiling.
Contact Russo Bros. & Co. For Annual AC Maintenance
The importance of making sure your air conditioning system is running efficiently and effectively is never a misconception.
At Russo Bros. & Co., we offer annual air conditioning maintenance and tune-ups so your system is never misunderstood!
For improved AC performance and efficiency, reduced cooling expenses, and increased comfort, call us today! We are proud to be your reliable AC service provider in Northern New Jersey!
